need ID for late 70's yamaha mini bike

[quadred]

hey folks

trying to find out the specific model of the bike. i bought it thinking it was a 1971 mini enduro 80, but now i'm not sure

the bike is in peices, and the guy put a quad rear end on it (why!!!)

anyway

FRAME # 3A8-010189
MOTOR# A8 - 010189

 

[Havasu Dave]

DT50F according to my internet sluthing. (Based on first three digits of frame #)

 

[quadred]

which means it's suppoed to look like this.

wow. a project for sure

BikePics - 1979 Yamaha DT 50

 

[mopar70]

I thought the tank looked like it was from a YZ

 

[bigrob]

Welcome to the site there are a few of us Canadian minibike addicts on here lol
What part of the country are you in

 

[quadred]

nova scotia as well! st margarets bay

 

[Havasu Dave]

So do I get any awards for correct Googleing? :laugh: I also found that the serial number system (before they switched to 17 digits) was different for Yamahas sold in Canada from those sold in the US.

 

[quadred]

yup. looks like the gas tank and seat are randoms - and all the bells and whitles, lights, airbox, fenders, etc.. are gonzo. but the engine turns by hand, and everything else seems to be there. i have a 78 CT90 thats getting attentiopn first, then this will get dived into!

 

[Havasu Dave]

LOL, I'm on the board! :laugh: Thank you Google! Good luck restoring this. It appears there are a lot of fans of this bike, so you should be able to find parts.

 

[quadred]

really? you must be better than me on this. i'm coming up empty for help, forms, parts, etccc...

got links?

 

[Havasu Dave]

really? you must be better than me on this. i'm coming up empty for help, forms, parts, etccc...

got links?

Here's a forum: Yamaha Enduro Forum - Bike Indentification

Link to your codes: http://davesbikes.weebly.com/uploads/4/8/4/5/4845046/yamaha_model_codes.pdf

Your bike is on page 20 and listed as a 1980 DT50G sold in Canada. It looks like 88 is the first year the DT50 was offered in the US. (But that doesn't seem right)

 

[bigrob]

nova scotia as well! st margarets bay

Cool let me know if you need any help , I'm in dartmouth

 

[quadred]

thanks bigrob - may have some questions for you.

 

[quadred]

unbelievable. the internet was WRONG!!!!

i was told that all parts were out of circulation --- but my LOCAL Yamaha dealer actually has piston rings for a 1980 DT50G in stock. :bowdown:

 

[bigrob]

That's awesome , are you going to restore it or make it a rider

 

[quadred]

it'll be no prom queen - just a bush pig.

just need it to go!